MNC Fellowship

We must use our speech for truth rather than slander and falsehood, even when the majority of people are speaking that which is a lie. No matter how big the crowd is that is going the wrong direction, it’s never right.

An introductory sermon to Exodus 23. The generality of life’s ups and downs are taught, but through it all we must stay the course. Do your best to not get tired of doing good. Yeshua is waiting for you at the finish line!

The Apostles of Yeshua stand before the Sanhedrin and are ordered against speaking in the name of Yeshua. Why? Listen to learn how we should be bold for Messiah, even in the face of persecution.

A closer look at strangled meat, how animals are slaughtered today (in general), and the natural and spiritual aspect of “the dogs” in both Exodus 22 and Matthew 7. I end our study of Exodus 22 with a reminder that we want the control of Yahweh over our lives and true freedom is found in being devoted to Him.

Taking a look at how Exodus 22:31 ties into the proper slaughtering of a clean animal. I go over some pertinent parts of Acts 15 and the decision made by the elders at the Jerusalem Council.

We are not called to try and be different just for the sake of being different. Making up your own rules doesn’t mean a hill of beans to the Almighty. Humbly following what He said, and not adding to or taking away from His written commands is where it’s at. 

An overview of the abortion issue from a Biblical perspective, and a call to recognize its weightiness on a governmental scale.

A look at Apostle Peter’s statement about what salvation in the name of Yeshua meant in its first-century, apostolic context.

I cover two more points about redeeming a firstborn son and then I give seven points of review concerning what we’ve covered on these commandments.

A detailed look at Numbers 18’s laws about first-fruits and firstborns as we ask the question of what to do today when it comes to obeying these commandments.

The Apostle Peter tells the Jewish leaders that Yeshua of Nazareth is the stone set aside by the builders, but where did he get that from? Listen to learn about how David, Yeshua’s ancestor, plays a part in this statement by Peter.

There will always be scoffers, but don’t scoff back - just counter it with gentleness and respect.

The apostles have been placed in prison and are now brought before a court and put on trial, all for healing a lame man at the Temple. How does Peter handle himself before the Jewish leaders?

This lesson looks intently at the groups mentioned in Acts 4:1, taking the deepest look at the Sadducees. If we do not understand the “who” in Scripture, we will not be able to determine the proper meaning of a text.

If the Israelites were required to give their firstborn animals to Yahweh, was it the firstborn from the father or mother? I cover a good bit of detail in answering this question as well as talking about taking your time in Bible study and not being so harsh with people when witnessing to them about the truth.

I begin looking at bringing first-fruits and firstborns to the Almighty. What’s the principle behind this? How was this done with an unclean animal? Were the Israelites ever required to sacrifice their first-born sons? Listen to learn of the blessing that comes by obeying the Creator.

Blasphemy can be committed by either disrespecting the Almighty or disrespecting the men He has placed in charge of His people on the earth. Authority can be abused though, so leaders ought to lead in the manner prescribed in Holy Scripture.

An introduction to Acts 4 that delves into persecution and suffering in the early, Messianic assembly. How does this relate to us in the modern age?

After the last lesson, considering all the people in the Bible who were called righteous because of their deeds, what does the prophet Isaiah mean when he says our righteousnesses are as filthy rags? I also look at the famous Romans 3 passage and consider why the text says no one is righteous.

There’s a pretty common understanding in Christianity that all of our good deeds are filthy rags. This lesson looks at several Scriptures showing that when we do good works from a genuine heart Yahweh considers us as righteous before Him.

With the practice of loaning money and not charging interest comes the practice of collateral. There are certain items that are allowed to be taken as a pledge, and certain items disallowed. The main point is that even when a person is poor or fallen on hard times, their dignity should remain in tact, and those of us with more at that time are responsible to help with that.

This lesson focuses in on taking care of the poor in our communities as well as some on financial stability and prosperity.

This is the final sermon covering Acts 3 focusing on the Israelites being the specific people Yeshua of Nazareth was sent to. Seven key/main points are covered that overview the entire chapter. 

In this final installment of the “Shema” series I talk about the correlation between Deuteronomy 6 and Revelation 13. Whose mark are you marked with?

Those in the “Torah Community” are almost always familiar with the tassels (Hebrew, tzitzit), but not many are familiar with the phylacteries (also called tefillin). What are they, what are they based upon (in Scripture) and should we wear them? This lesson tackles all of that and looks at some archeological evidence towards the end.